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New Climate Outlook Shows Why Heat Planning Is Becoming a Near-Term Issue

A new WMO climate update projects high odds of record-level global heat by 2030, making heat, water and disaster planning more immediate for communities.

May 29, 2026
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A Quieter Hurricane Forecast Still Leaves Coastal Risk on the Table

NOAA expects a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters warn that even one landfalling storm can cause serious damage.

May 27, 2026
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Europe’s Early Heat Wave Shows Why Spring Heat Can Carry Summer-Level Risk

Record-setting late-May heat in Europe is a reminder that dangerous temperatures can arrive before people, buildings, and public systems are ready for summer.

May 27, 2026
Storm supplies sit on a kitchen table near a blurred weather map.
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NOAA Forecasts a Quieter Atlantic Hurricane Season, but Risk Remains

NOAA expects a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters warn that even one landfalling storm can make the season dangerous.

May 22, 2026